Preslav Rachev

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Elixir Is Erlang, not Ruby

2020414 points293 comments Programming Languages details

Elixir is not Ruby. The familiar syntax has definitely helped the language win the hearts of the broader developer community. Yet, under the hood, Elixir is all about Erlang.

The problem with Go’s default HTTP handlers

2022192 points94 comments Software Engineering details

Explicit > Implicit

Python Is Easy. Go Is Simple. Simple != Easy

2023186 points303 comments Software Engineering details

Python and Go have distinct qualities that can complement each other.